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European stocks slide as traders returned from a 4-day Easter holidays, Asian equities likewise drop pressured by the ongoing rout in iron ore, while U.S. stock-index futures point to a lower open. British markets were roiled after U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said she would seek an early election on June 8, in a move aimed at strengthening her hand going into Brexit talks; the FTSE 100 dropped 1.3%, on the news, hitting the lowest since Feb. 24 while 10Y Gilts dropped below 1% for the first time since October.

European stocks declined for first session in five ahead of Wednesday's Dutch elections, debt ceiling expiration and the conclusion of the Fed's 2-day meeting where it is expected to raise rates by 25 bps. Tightening concerns emerged, also dragging down Asian shares and S&P futures, while the dollar continued its rise for a second day. Crude oil has ended its six-day drop. The pound tumbled 0.8% to the lowest since mid-January in a delayed reaction after Theresa May won permission to trigger the country’s departure from the EU.

London (AFP) - Global stock markets slumped Tuesday as oil prices struck fresh five-year lows, China clamped down on speculative trading and Greece sparked renewed worries about the eurozone. "Misery loves company; never has this been truer than on the markets today," said Connor Campbell at Spreadex traders.

European shares decline led by a plunge in Pearson shares, S&P futures were modestly in the green as Asian and EM stocks gained. The dollar rebounded against most major currencies after retreating 1.3% on Tuesday to the lowest in a month following Trump's "strong dollar" comments and halted a seven-day drop against the yen.

(BANGKOK) — Asian stock markets fell Monday as traders await a packed schedule of data releases this week in the U.S. and a key meeting of the Federal Reserve. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 2.5 percent to 13,766.09 as the yen continued to reverse some its recent fall. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.4 percent to 1,903.36, hurt by losses among technology shares. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.4 percent to 21,889.67. On the Chinese mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.3 percent to 1,984.45 Analysts expect to see a drop when the U.S.

(BANGKOK) — Asian stock markets fell Monday as traders await a packed schedule of data releases this week in the U.S. and a key meeting of the Federal Reserve. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 2.5 percent to 13,766.09 as the yen continued to reverse some its recent fall. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.4 percent to 1,903.36, hurt by losses among technology shares. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.4 percent to 21,889.67. On the Chinese mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.3 percent to 1,984.45 Analysts expect to see a drop when the U.S.

More than even the unfolding "chaos theory" pandemonium in Greece, market watchers were even more focused on whether or not China and the PBOC will succeed in rescuing its market from what is now a crash that threatens social stability in the world's most populous nation. And, at the open it did. The problem is that as the trading session progressed, the initial 8% surge in stocks faded as every bout of buying was roundly sold into until every other index but the benchmark Shanghai Composite turned sharply red.